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"The World's Greatest " is a song written and performed by American R&B singer R. Kelly . The song was originally featured on the soundtrack to the film Ali [1] Loveland , which later became a bonus disc to Chocolate Factory [2] Billboard Hot 100
Chart performance [ edit ]
The song reached number 31 on the Billboard R&B chart.[3] [4]
Music video [ edit ]
The music video was directed by Bille Woodruff . Kelly is a boxer in this video, playing the part of Muhammad Ali , as this song was originally a tribute to him. There is no color in the video except for red, the hue of Kelly's boxing clothes.
Track listings [ edit ]
Australian CD single [5]
"The World's Greatest" (radio edit)
"The World's Greatest" (album version)
"The World's Greatest" (instrumental)
"I Decided"
European CD single [6]
"The World's Greatest" (radio edit) – 3:56
"The World's Greatest" (album version) – 4:36
UK CD single [7]
"The World's Greatest" (radio edit) – 3:56
"The World's Greatest" (album version) – 4:36
"I Decided" – 4:12
UK cassette single [8]
"The World's Greatest" (album version) – 4:36
"I Decided" – 4:12
Weekly charts [ edit ]
Year-end charts [ edit ]
Certifications [ edit ]
Release history [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ a b "R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard
^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ The World's Greatest (Australian CD single liner notes). R. Kelly . Jive Records . 2002. 9253142.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ The World's Greatest (European CD single liner notes). R. Kelly. Jive Records. 2002. 9253149.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ The World's Greatest (UK CD single liner notes). R. Kelly. Jive Records. 2002. 9253242.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ The World's Greatest (UK cassette single sleeve). R. Kelly. Jive Records. 2002. 9253244.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ "Issue 632" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles . National Library of Australia. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40 . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50 . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in French). Ultratop 50 . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" . Tracklisten . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF) . Music & Media 14 . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in French). Les classement single . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The World's Greatest" . Irish Singles Chart . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 2002 " (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in Dutch). Single Top 100 . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" . Top 40 Singles . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" . VG-lista . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 11, saptamina 18.03–24.03, 2002" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100 . Archived from the original on February 14, 2005. Retrieved May 8, 2020 .
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" . Singles Top 100 . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" . Swiss Singles Chart . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved November 23, 2018.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved November 23, 2018.
^ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard
^ "R Kelly Chart History (Pop Songs)" . Billboard
^ "R Kelly Chart History (Rhythmic)" . Billboard
^ "Jaaroverzichten 2002" (in Dutch). Ultratop . Retrieved April 7, 2018 .
^ "Rapports annuels 2002" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved November 23, 2018 .
^ "Year in Review – Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 2002" (PDF) . Music & Media . Vol. 21, no. 2–3. January 11, 2003. p. 14 . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Tops de L'année | Top Singles 2002" (in French). SNEP . Retrieved February 2, 2021 .
^ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts 2002" (in German). GfK Entertainment . Retrieved April 7, 2018 .
^ "Top 100 Songs of 2002" . Raidió Teilifís Éireann . 2002. Archived from the original on June 2, 2004. Retrieved March 16, 2022 .
^ "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2002" . Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved January 27, 2020 .
^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2002" (in Dutch). MegaCharts . Retrieved April 7, 2018 .
^ "Årslista Singlar, 2002" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved May 8, 2020 .
^ "Swiss Year-End Charts 2002" (in German). Retrieved November 23, 2018 .
^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2002" (PDF) . UKChartsPlus . Retrieved May 20, 2018 .
^ "Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 2002". Airplay Monitor
^ "Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs of 2002". Airplay Monitor . Vol. 10, no. 51. December 20, 2002. p. 22.
^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (R. Kelly; ' The World's Greatest' )" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved February 22, 2023 .
^ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 2002" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden . Archived from the original (PDF) on May 17, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2018 .
^ "British single certifications – R Kelly – The World's Greatest" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved March 8, 2024 .
^ "Going for Adds" (PDF) . Radio & Records . Retrieved April 27, 2021 .
^ "CHR/Pop: Going for Adds" (PDF) . Radio & Records . No. 1428. November 16, 2001. p. 60 . Retrieved April 27, 2021 .
^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 11th February 2002" (PDF) . ARIA . February 11, 2002. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 20, 2002. Retrieved April 27, 2021 .
^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 18 February 2002: Singles" (PDF) . Music Week 33 . Retrieved August 21, 2021 .
^ "ザ・ワールズ・グレイテスト | R.ケリー" [The World's Greatest | R. Kelly] (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 17, 2023 .
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